2008 winners

First awarded in 1995, The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence recognise outstanding theatre performances by individuals and companies on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The 2008 winners are:

Best Actor

• Ciaran McIntyre for Deep Cut (Traverse) [review]

Best Actress

• Rhian Blythe for Deep Cut (Traverse) [review]

Best Ensemble

• Live Theatre for Motherland (Underbelly)

Best Solo Performer

• Matthew Zajac for The Tailor of Inverness (Assembly @ George Street) [review]